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View synonyms for remuneration

remuneration

[ ri-myoo-nuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of remunerating.
  2. something that remunerates; reward; pay:

    He received little remuneration for his services.



remuneration

/ rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of remunerating
  2. pay; recompense
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • nonre·muner·ation noun
  • prere·muner·ation noun
  • super·re·muner·ation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of remuneration1

First recorded in 1470–80; earlier remuneracion, from Latin remūnerātiōn-, stem of remūnerātiō; equivalent to remunerate + -ion
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Example Sentences

As part of this deal we'll have to reach an agreement with banks over executive remuneration.

The application to the Government for remuneration for benefits conferred on the public was unsuccessful.

On arriving he tendered the driver sixpence, which was strictly the fare, though but scant remuneration for the distance.

She spoke no word of English and seemed rather taciturn; the only anxiety she manifested was as to the amount of her remuneration.

He was pressing me to send in my papers and go to America, there to act as their agent at a huge remuneration.

Neither shall I say anything just now about remuneration, as I am convinced that you will be satisfied.

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